Bangladesh's foreign exchange rules for imports, as set out in Bangladesh Bank's consolidated import circular (FEPD-1 Circular No. 30, 13 August 2026), explained one idea at a time.
The foundation for everything else in import. Start with Lesson 1 and go in order; each lesson ends with four quick questions.
Three gates every import must pass, the rule books behind them, and the registration no importer can skip.
How every import is reported to Bangladesh Bank online, what goes in, and the 24-hour rule for big LCs.
Genuine buyers, genuine sellers, a fair market price, and the details a PI must show, down to the 8-digit HS code.
The importer's three promises, the rule for group companies, the Bill of Entry deadline, and what the bank must write on the papers.
Who a bank may import for, the right branch for the job, and the overdue check for a new customer.
The ceiling on import payments, what happens when the currency rate moves, which exchange rate applies, and the rules for bank charges.
Why imports are usually CFR or CPT, how the bank pays freight on FOB imports, and the Appendix-3 certificate that unlocks it.
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Parts B to P of the same circular, with the same plain-language lessons.
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